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04 March 2024

Apprenticeships generating skills for Scotland

Businesses and young people across the country are backing apprenticeships to support skills generation.

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23 February 2024

Apprenticeships events set to run across North Lanarkshire

Young people and their parents and carers across North Lanarkshire have the chance to find out about apprenticeship opportunities from a programme of local and national events running throughout Scottish Apprenticeship Week, 4-8 March.

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19 February 2024

New location for the career service in Alloa

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is changing location in Alloa as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.

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15 February 2024

Perth residents to benefit from changes to the career service

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is changing location in Perth as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.

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05 February 2024

Pollok residents to benefit from changes to the career service

SDS is moving to a new venue in the Greater Pollok Community Hub at 27 Brockburn Road

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25 January 2024

Listening to the Pupil Voice

New research highlights that SDS career services, especially one-to-one sessions with Careers Advisers, are highly valued and beneficial to young people.

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23 January 2024

Systemic change needed to stop care experienced young people missing out on apprenticeships

Employer-led report calls for change to spending on benefits, housing and wages

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22 January 2024

Every high school in North Lanarkshire lands drones careers sessions

Wide range of potential future construction careers showcased as part of Future Fridays partnership

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18 January 2024

New Guide To The Digital Economy

Better understand the term "digital economy" and get practical support to enhance your digital skills.

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20 December 2023

Skills Generation celebrated for Scottish Apprenticeship Week

The value of apprenticeship skills will be demonstrated during Scottish Apprenticeship Week from 4 to 8 March.